Health min @adriandix scrumming on tape today.
How will you prevent online platform crashing tomorrow?
Says adding 1950 birth year - will be a lot of interest - phone lines also available.
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How will you prevent online platform crashing tomorrow?
Says adding 1950 birth year - will be a lot of interest - phone lines also available.
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Q-Anxiety younger ppl are having who are way down the list to get vaccinations?
@adriandix very positive ppl want to register & get vaccinated. Later on system
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@adriandix very positive ppl want to register & get vaccinated. Later on system
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Q vax supply?
AZ is being distributed to communites **around BC**
Moderna has been slow - @adriandix says. But vaccinations are keeping up -expect millionth dose this week.
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AZ is being distributed to communites **around BC**
Moderna has been slow - @adriandix says. But vaccinations are keeping up -expect millionth dose this week.
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Q variants - are they driving transmission?
@adriandix this weekend average is 1110 per day (over four days) added 916 variant cases. 229/day.
Active 373 B117 (most FH) 215 P1 (most in VCH)
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@adriandix this weekend average is 1110 per day (over four days) added 916 variant cases. 229/day.
Active 373 B117 (most FH) 215 P1 (most in VCH)
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Q-Ppl want more data for where vairants are - geographically & businesses
@adriandix says spreads same as regular covid - indoors. says more details on variants coming at press availablility with DBH tomorrow
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@adriandix says spreads same as regular covid - indoors. says more details on variants coming at press availablility with DBH tomorrow
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Q will there be stricter restrictions.
@adriandix says restrictions are strong now.
These numbers now reflect activity before new restrictions. Says what we need to do now is follow the restrictions
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@adriandix says restrictions are strong now.
These numbers now reflect activity before new restrictions. Says what we need to do now is follow the restrictions
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Q what's theh link between BC and Alberta P1 cases.
@adriandix - fair to say it's spread from other places to here and vice versa (mentions ppl bringing it home from Whistler). There is spread btwn prov.
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@adriandix - fair to say it's spread from other places to here and vice versa (mentions ppl bringing it home from Whistler). There is spread btwn prov.
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Q we keep hearing clusters are contained but the spread continues?
@adriandix there is significant spread here. So new clusters come up. There is "very intense" contact tracing - that said there are a lot of cases here all put ppl at risk
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@adriandix there is significant spread here. So new clusters come up. There is "very intense" contact tracing - that said there are a lot of cases here all put ppl at risk
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Q what % of hosp are under 50 or connected to variants
@adriandix - 60 cases in hosp connected to variants. Not seeing increase in hosp in young ppl but of those hospitalized more needing critical care relative to before. Avg age of hosp remains 65.
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@adriandix - 60 cases in hosp connected to variants. Not seeing increase in hosp in young ppl but of those hospitalized more needing critical care relative to before. Avg age of hosp remains 65.
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Q-do we have more P1 than is being reported?
@adriandix can confirm after whole genome but go there after screening (provides info but less accurate). Says have done more sequencing than any other province.
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@adriandix can confirm after whole genome but go there after screening (provides info but less accurate). Says have done more sequencing than any other province.
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Q BC has highest P1 outside Brazil - yes or no
@adriandix says concerned with the number here - doesn't know if most next to brazil. Says does know BC is doing more genome sequencing than most other places.
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@adriandix says concerned with the number here - doesn't know if most next to brazil. Says does know BC is doing more genome sequencing than most other places.
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Q Hospitalization - RCH saying nearing capacity
@adriandix: some hospitals Lion's Gate, RCH yes close. Overall... 60 fewer in hosp than Jan
ICU 77% of base bed
55% of surge bed
Regular beds 91% capacity
Surge regular beds 73%
Have next step plans
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@adriandix: some hospitals Lion's Gate, RCH yes close. Overall... 60 fewer in hosp than Jan
ICU 77% of base bed
55% of surge bed
Regular beds 91% capacity
Surge regular beds 73%
Have next step plans
#bcpoli @news1130 #covid19
Hospital con't -- while there is room still this doesn't mean it isn't serious -- BC was 380 in hosp at peak in January - 320 now is close - @adriandix
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Q with more younger ppl getting more ill do you need new messaging/lockdown?
@adriandix - more cases ppl 20-39, hosp of those aren't increasing but more of those in hosp are needing more intervention/acute care.
There are powerful measures in place
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@adriandix - more cases ppl 20-39, hosp of those aren't increasing but more of those in hosp are needing more intervention/acute care.
There are powerful measures in place
#bcpoli @news1130 #covid19
Q why is non essential travel allowed - esp @BCFerries
@adriandix - we have said, can't be more clear, if you don't need to travel don't.
Can't have armies of ppl enforcing those rules.
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@adriandix - we have said, can't be more clear, if you don't need to travel don't.
Can't have armies of ppl enforcing those rules.
#bcpoli @news1130 #covid19
Q nelson restaurant closing down over concerns of ppl not following rules - what should they do?
@adriandix if you can't operate safely in covid safety plan you shouldn't. But ppl need to respect each other. Mentions Kits crowd shouting down inspector
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@adriandix if you can't operate safely in covid safety plan you shouldn't. But ppl need to respect each other. Mentions Kits crowd shouting down inspector
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Can't force people not to move around - we don't live in that kind of state in BC -- @adriandix . If you must travel be safe, be respectful
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Q Day trips - is it confusing when it can be 3-4 hours away?
@adriandix ppl should consider not doing this now. In this month with 1000+ cases/day for four days - this is the time to listen to heart/head & public health guidance. Stick close to home
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@adriandix ppl should consider not doing this now. In this month with 1000+ cases/day for four days - this is the time to listen to heart/head & public health guidance. Stick close to home
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Q outbreaks happening in places where vaccinations have been done - how is this happening? (Specifics Prince Rupert - 70% vax but still having outbreak, Acropolis care home 90% vax)
@adriandix PR - many were ill before vaccinated so that can happen...
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@adriandix PR - many were ill before vaccinated so that can happen...
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vACCINE - Takes 21 days for immunity to kick in - @adriandix. It makes you safe the vaccine but doesn't take away your responsibility to protocols
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